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Evolution API

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Overview

This node sends a document message via the Evolution API. It is useful for automating the sending of documents such as PDFs or other files to specified recipients through a messaging platform. Practical examples include sending invoices, reports, or any document attachments to clients or team members automatically.

Use Case Examples

  1. Send a PDF invoice to a customer by specifying the recipient's number and document URL.
  2. Send a report document with a caption to a group chat, optionally mentioning specific participants.

Properties

Name Meaning
Instance Name The name of the instance that will send the document, identifying the sender.
Recipient Number The phone number or identifier of the message recipient.
Document The URL or base64 string of the document to be sent.
Message Optional text caption to accompany the document.
File Name The file name to assign to the document being sent.
Options Additional message options such as delay before sending, reply message ID, and mentions settings.

Output

JSON

  • messageId - The ID of the sent message.
  • status - The status of the message sending operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for Evolution API authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the instance name and recipient number are correctly specified to avoid message delivery failures.
  • Verify the document URL or base64 string is valid and accessible to prevent sending errors.
  • Check API credentials and permissions if authentication errors occur.

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